Editing Amber Wong

'''Amber Wong''' is a Malaysian [[paintball]] player, tournament organiser, magazine editor and paintball-industry professional. She worked in media and promotions for the [[Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit]] (MPOC), [[Paintball Asia League Series]] (PALS) and [[Paintball World Cup Asia]], and was editor-in-chief of the Malaysian paintball magazine ''[[Ramped Magazine|Ramped]]''.[1][2]

Wong later became owner and captain of the European women's team [[Karma (paintball team)|Karma]]. In February 2025, the [[United Paintball Federation]] (UPBF) appointed her its Affiliation Liaison Manager.[3][4]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Amber Wong
|-
! Country
| Malaysia
|-
! Hometown
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
|-
! Occupations
| Paintball player; tournament organiser; magazine editor; equipment-industry professional
|-
! Discipline
| [[Speedball]]; [[X-Ball]]
|-
! Teams
| Rock'n'Rolla; [[Karma (paintball team)|Karma]]
|-
! Associated competitions
| [[Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit]]; [[Paintball Asia League Series]]; [[Paintball World Cup Asia]]; [[Women's National Xball League]]
|-
! Administrative role
| UPBF Affiliation Liaison Manager
|-
! Documented activity
| 2009–present
|}

== Malaysian paintball ==

Wong began her involvement in paintball in 2009, according to biographical accounts published by the United Paintball Federation and ''Paintball Media Magazine''.[3][4]

A February 2010 feature originally published by the ''New Sunday Times'' identified Wong as head of media and promotions for PALS Events and as a member of the Malaysian team Rock'n'Rolla.[5]

=== Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit ===

An announcement for the 2010 Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit listed Wong as head of media and promotions. The published organising committee also included [[Paul Lam]] as tournament director, [[Junaidi Khalil]] as head of rules and regulations and [[Allan Phang]] as head of team liaison and registration.[6]

On 18 April 2010, the Malaysian news outlet ''mStar'' interviewed Wong in her capacity as head of media and promotions for Xtion Paintball Sports Club, the MPOC organiser.[7] She discussed the participation of teams and players from Australia, Singapore, Iran, Indonesia and several European countries.

Wong also described efforts to encourage more women to participate and identified Division 4 as the introductory category for new competitors. The article reported that approximately 50 Malaysian teams were participating in the five-round MPOC season.[7]

=== Paintball Asia League Series and World Cup Asia ===

Wong worked in media and promotions for the Paintball Asia League Series. The World Cup Asia 2010 information handbook identified her as head of media and promotions and listed Paul Lam as tournament director, Allan Phang as international liaison and Maz as Malaysian liaison.[8]

The United Paintball Federation later credited Wong with working on PALS events in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates, as well as organising World Cup Asia on Langkawi and the Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit.[3] The announcement does not specify her role at every individual international event.

== Ramped magazine ==

Wong was associated with ''Ramped'', a Malaysian magazine covering paintball in Asia.

A December 2010 launch announcement identified Wong and Shamsher "Terry" Opherden as contacts for the publication. The first issue was then scheduled for January 2011.[9]

In May 2012, ''Ramped'' entered a content and advertising partnership with the French publication ''Facefull'' and the Russian publication ''Headshot''. The partnership announcement identified Wong as editor-in-chief of ''Ramped'' and described the magazine as a Malaysian publication covering the paintball industry and tournaments across the Asia-Pacific region.[2]

== Women's professional paintball ==

=== WNXL Europe ===

Wong subsequently became involved in women's professional paintball in Europe.

The United Paintball Federation and a June 2025 profile in ''Paintball Media Magazine'' credited her with founding the first two teams to compete in the European division of the [[Women's National Xball League]]. Neither source identifies both teams or gives their respective formation dates.[3][4]

=== Karma ===

By June 2025, Wong was the owner, captain and a player for [[Karma (paintball team)|Karma]] in the WNXL professional division.[4]

A February 2026 episode of the ''Paintball Passport'' podcast also identified Wong as a professional WNXL player and owner of Karma.[10]

== Paintball-industry career ==

A 2025 UPBF announcement and ''Paintball Media Magazine'' profile reported that Wong had worked in sales for Anthrax Paintball and DLX Europe.[3][4]

The same sources identified her as a sales manager for Sup'Air, a manufacturer of inflatable paintball bunkers and related field equipment. The UPBF described her sales responsibilities as covering Europe and other international markets.[3]

== United Paintball Federation ==

On 13 February 2025, the United Paintball Federation appointed Wong its Affiliation Liaison Manager.[3]

The federation described the position as the principal point of contact for national organisations seeking UPBF membership or assistance. Its announcement also identified Wong as a former elected committee member of the [[Malaysian Paintball Federation]], although it did not provide her office or dates of service.[3]

== See also ==

* [[Paintball in Malaysia]]
* [[Women in paintball]]
* [[Paintball Asia League Series]]
* [[Paintball World Cup Asia]]
* [[Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit]]
* [[Ramped Magazine]]
* [[Karma (paintball team)]]
* [[Women's National Xball League]]
* [[United Paintball Federation]]
* [[Paul Lam]]
* [[Allan Phang]]

== References ==

# [https://villainpaintball.blogspot.com/2010/02/paintball-in-new-sunday-times.html "Paintball in the New Sunday Times"], ''Villain Paintball'', 11 February 2010. Reproduction of a ''New Sunday Times'' feature.
# [https://villainpaintball.blogspot.com/2012/06/facefull-headshot-and-ramped-announce.html "Facefull, Headshot and Ramped Announce Key Partnership"], ''Villain Paintball'', 7 June 2012.
# [https://upbf-web-app.vercel.app/articles/introducing-the-upbf-s-new-affiliation-liaison-manager "Introducing the UPBF's New Affiliation Liaison Manager"], United Paintball Federation, 13 February 2025.
# [https://viewer.joomag.com/paintball-media-magazine-june-2025/0805517001749647152/p174 "Amber Wong: International Coverage"], ''Paintball Media Magazine'', June 2025, p. 174.
# [https://villainpaintball.blogspot.com/2010/02/paintball-in-new-sunday-times.html "Paintball in the New Sunday Times"], ''Villain Paintball'', 11 February 2010.
# [https://villainpaintball.blogspot.com/2010/01/mpoc-2010-starts-this-weekend.html "MPOC 2010 Starts This Weekend"], ''Villain Paintball'', 18 January 2010.
# [https://www.mstar.com.my/sukan/2010/04/18/kejohanan-paintball-msia-tarik-minat-pasukan-asing Sofea Susan Albert Kassim, "Kejohanan Paintball M'sia Tarik Minat Pasukan Asing"], ''mStar'', 18 April 2010.
# [https://worldseriespaintball.com.au/assets/WCA.pdf ''Paintball World Cup Asia 2010: For Players''], World Cup Asia tournament handbook, 2010.
# [https://villainpaintball.blogspot.com/2010/12/ramped-magazine.html "Ramped Magazine"], ''Villain Paintball'', 29 December 2010.
# [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295397/episodes "Ep53 – Amber Wong"], ''Paintball Passport'', 10 February 2026.

== External links ==

* [https://upbf-web-app.vercel.app/articles/introducing-the-upbf-s-new-affiliation-liaison-manager Amber Wong appointment profile at the United Paintball Federation]
* [https://viewer.joomag.com/paintball-media-magazine-june-2025/0805517001749647152/p174 Amber Wong profile in ''Paintball Media Magazine'']
* [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b67477dd-547f-43bf-b1c4-6f4e501daaea/episodes/9f7ead70-0a17-4fef-888e-e78bb8672de3/paintball-passport-ep53-amber-wong ''Paintball Passport'' interview]

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